I would go with a DVD+RW drive. I readup on DVD-RW and DVD+RW. Looks like +RW is winning the format war.

whats the difference between DVD+RW and DVD-RW?? is it 2 in 1 or something??

-M

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Originally posted by Dj_ExOn The thing with 5400rpm drives is that they load a bit slower and u can't watch movies on them..but for the storage,no problems! Im gonna get 2 5400rpm 120gb and raid them...

yes you can watch movies on our other computer we have a 30 gb 7200 and a 20 gb 5200 and each have diff os, so i can use one at a time and theres a noticable difference but you can watch movies and play games

nother quick question... WHY ARE LINA LI CASES SO $%^^&*&* EXPENSIVE???

ok i feel better.. any advise on a cheap, basic (no gay colors or curvy wierd thingies,) and effective (good airflow, lots of expansion space) case???

-M

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SmellsExcellent: You're a network admin!! You should know! 5400 rpm is not a problem.. it's constant disk access like the level of server loads that make the difference between 5400 to 7200 and higher..

*Lian Li cases are $$$ because it's made from aluminum. Try going with the new Antecs.. It's pretty styling with a front panel access, side sliding panel with keylock + keys, fulltower, and black + other colors..

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Originally posted by u4ea:[soulstar] SmellsExcellent: You're a network admin!! You should know! 5400 rpm is not a problem.. it's constant disk access like the level of server loads that make the difference between 5400 to 7200 and higher..

maybe im a really bad admin and i just didnt tell ya... actually i never do much HDD work on the job...

thanks for the tip though.

-M

[edit]nevermind[/edit]

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Originally posted by SmellsExcellent maybe im a really bad admin and i just didnt tell ya... actually i never do much HDD work on the job... thanks for the tip though. -M [edit]nevermind[/edit]

haha.. I want your job. Server hardware knowledge is necessary in my field I'm planning to take: Network Engineering.

Anyways, the rpm is not much of factor since the bottlenecks happen outside the harddrive [ATA133 and IDE architecture]. Unless, you go to 10000 rpm scsi UW160 [theoretical transfer of 160mb/sec] + raid, then you'll fly! Or fibre channel, 400mb/sec!!!

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Originally posted by u4ea:[soulstar] haha.. I want your job. Server hardware knowledge is necessary in my field I'm planning to take: Network Engineering. Anyways, the rpm is not much of factor since the bottlenecks happen outside the harddrive [ATA133 and IDE architecture]. Unless, you go to 10000 rpm scsi UW160 [theoretical transfer of 160mb/sec] + raid, then you'll fly! Or fibre channel, 400mb/sec!!!

Yes...UW-SCSI is a sweet thing (especially in RAID config)...if you got the $$$ to burn that is...

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That Mainboard is NOT what you want. It's a KT266 chipset and isn't that great a performer and has some stability issues. Go with the KT266A chipset. Performs as well as an Nvidia NForce Board and is quite stable too. You should be able to find one for not too much more then the Biostar. But you should NEVER skimp on your mainboard my man, it's what makes the difference from your pc being a stable stormer or a lousy bit of troublesome bits and pieces. Particularly if you're building a high-powered system and want it running at it's peak.

Click here for a good review of the best boards and chipsets.

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Originally posted by Fir3start3r Yes...UW-SCSI is a sweet thing (especially in RAID config)...if you got the $$$ to burn that is...

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if u are getting a new motherboard now, i suggest u get a Epox 8KHA+, Asus A7V-266A or a Abit KR7A. Don't go for Biostar motherboards!!! all of these motherboards has the KT266A chipsit which is the fastest and most stable for the Athlon. They are also more recommended by many hardware sites and recieved many awards. if u wait alittle bit longer, go for new motherboards with the KT333A chipset. Go for name brand DDR2400 or DDR2100 Cas 2 ram, like Corsair, Crucial and Samsung.

For a case i would get a Antec SX1240 ATX Full-Tower ATX Case(~$200) or a Lian Li PC61 Black Aluminum Mid-Tower (~$200). these are very spaces and have plenty of power for your perihperals.

here is a pix of the Lian Li PC61 Black Aluminum Mid-Tower


Antec SX1240 ATX Full-Tower ATX Case:


For video card i would get a Geforce4 Ti4400. this the best now and will satisfy your gaming needs for the present and future.

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